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Definition of Double decomposition
1. Noun. A chemical reaction between two compounds in which parts of each are interchanged to form two new compounds (AB+CD=AD+CB).
Exact synonyms: Double Decomposition Reaction, Metathesis
Generic synonyms: Chemical Reaction, Reaction
Specialized synonyms: Double Replacement Reaction
Generic synonyms: Chemical Reaction, Reaction
Specialized synonyms: Double Replacement Reaction
Definition of Double decomposition
1. Noun. (chemistry) a reaction between two substances in which two parts of each substance are exchanged; metathesis ¹
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